Backup Documents 09/10/2019 Item # 4GPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is a true American Institution chartered by the United States
Congress instilling timeless values in youth since its founding in 1910; and,
WHEREAS, this national youth movement has made serving others through its values -based program its
mission; and,
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America has helped millions of youth succeed in life by living the Scout
Oath and Law; and,
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is committed to offering the opportunity of Scouting and its
outdoor adventure to all youth regardless of race, creed, nationality, or economic status;
and,
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America, Southwest Florida Council, and its Cub Scout Packs, Scouts
BSA Troops, Venturing Crews, Explorer Posts, and Learning for Life programs are
celebrating Scouting's 109th anniversary in America where the program is serving more youth
through Family Scouting and staying current with the needs today's family and culturally
diverse communities; and,
WHEREAS, there are more than 120 community organizations and 3,775 dedicated volunteers that
make Scouting available for more than 23,000 youth members in Southwest Florida who
participate in the Scouting program as a means of character building, citizenship training,
and personal fitness; and,
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America is the largest organization in Collier County providing youth
leadership training with more than 1,100 youth and more than 500 adult volunteers
participating; and,
WHEREAS, citizens of Collier County express their appreciation to every man and woman, youth and
adult whose participation in the Boy Scouts of America has created the greatest youth
leadership program in the world.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that September 2019 be designated as
JOIN SCOUTING MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of September 2019.
L. McDANIEL, Jif, CHAIRMAN